Preserved burrows found in ancient rocks suggest that trap-jaw worms have burst from the sand to snatch fish for millions of years. Predatory sand striker worms can grow up to 10 feet in length.

The amount of sodium sulfate waste generated during the production of 1 metric ton of precursors for battery cathodes, according to a 2022 report by RWTH Aachen University and the consulting firm ...

Enter the accordion worm. This recently identified marine ribbon worm, colored brown to dark green, measures 110–250 mm long and 3–4 mm wide in its unbothered state and can expand and contract ...

Boosting potassium may lower blood pressure more effectively than cutting sodium alone. Potassium helps by relaxing blood vessels and assisting the kidneys in flushing out excess sodium.

The result would be a slightly different type of saw, known as a worm drive saw. A worm drive saw, named for the distinct worm-shaped gear in the center, has its motor located in a dedicated ...

IF the thought of having worms inside you makes you squirm, it's time to follow some simple rules. That's because roundworms, tapeworms, and parasitic worms are lurking in places you least expect ...

Conserved leucine-rich repeat proteins in the adhesive projectile slime of velvet worms. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , 2025; 122 (12) DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2416282122 Cite This Page : ...

The primary reason is that worms simply need to breathe. They don’t have lungs, but instead absorb oxygen through their skin. When the soil becomes saturated, the rain helps regulate its ...

A New York company has recalled nearly 19,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage and sliced meat and poultry products after sodium nitrite levels exceeded the regulatory limit. That's according to the ...